Ultimate Venue for Outdoor Music

Built around a naturally occurring red sandstone amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, Red Rocks’ amazing acoustics have made it nearly as legendary as some of the musicians who have played there, from the Beatles to the Greatful Dead to Jimi Hendrix. The stage is situated between Ship Rock and Creation Rock, and it’s hard to find a bad spot among the more than 9,000 seats. If you want a view of Denver and the surrounding landscape beyond the stage, though, choose one of the higher rows. It’s owned by the city and has been hosting regular concert seasons since 1947. Upcoming shows: Flaming Lips, JJ Grey and Mofro, Disco Biscuits, String Cheese Incident, and Halsey. More than just a concert venue, Red Rocks is also a great place to hike (bring water) and do yoga — there’s typically an early-morning practice. Pre-show prep could involve any of the Denver area’s many brewpubs. Nearby Golden is home to Coors, but a more hometown environment would be Cannonball Creek Brewing Company.